Elimu Yetu Coalition (EYC), in collaboration with Save the Children, convened a high-impact engagement forum with refugee teachers based in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps. The primary aim of the meeting was to establish a Teachers’ Representative Group and address critical challenges affecting the quality of education in refugee settings.
The forum provided a vital space for refugee teachers to share their experiences, voice their concerns, and actively participate in shaping education priorities. As frontline educators, refugee teachers play a pivotal role in sustaining learning within displacement-affected communities, yet they often face systemic barriers that hinder their effectiveness and professional growth.
During the meeting, participants highlighted a range of persistent issues undermining learning outcomes in refugee schools. These included limited access to professional development and in-service training, chronic shortages of teaching and learning materials, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of formal recognition and support from national education institutions.
The formation of the Teachers’ Representative Group marks a significant step forward in promoting collective leadership, enhancing peer-to-peer collaboration, and ensuring refugee teachers are meaningfully included in education decision-making processes at both local and national levels.
By organizing and amplifying their voices, refugee teachers are not only advocating for better conditions but also contributing to the broader goal of inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all—regardless of status or location.
